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Input Shaft: Assembly

    NOTE: Whenever a bearing has been removed, a new one must be installed.
    Fig 1: Pressing Bearing Using Special Tool
    G01391483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Using the special tools and a press, press on the bearing (third gear side).
  2. Install the third gear.
    3. NOTE: When installing the synchronizer blocking ring, align the synchronizer blocking ring groove and synchronizer hub inserts.
    NOTE: Make sure to have the ridge facing the third gear when installing the synchronizer hub assembly.
    NOTE: Make sure that the four grooves in the synchronizer hub are facing the third gear.
    Fig 2: Pressing Synchronizer Blocking Ring And Synchronizer Hub Assembly Using SST
    G01391484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using the special tools and a press, press on the synchronizer blocking ring and synchronizer hub assembly.
  4. Install the snap ring.
    Fig 3: Installing Snap Ring
    G01391485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    5. NOTE: When installing the synchronizer blocking ring, align the synchronizer blocking ring groove and synchronizer hub inserts.
    Fig 4: Pressing Synchronizer Blocking Ring Using SST
    G01391486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Using the special tools and a press, press on the synchronizer blocking ring, fourth gear, and the bearing.
    6. NOTE: If not within specifications, disassemble and reassemble the input shaft assembly.
  6. Measure the input shaft clearances.
    1. Measure the clearance between the third and second gears.
    2. Measure the clearance between the fourth gear and the bearing cone.
      Fig 5: Measuring Input Shaft Clearances
      G01391487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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